Perle SMI-10GT User manual

SMI-10GT Managed Media Converters
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10GBase-T Copper, Fiber and Rate Conversion
SMI-10GRT supports 10/100/1000/2500/10000 rate
conversion
Use 10G transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or
other MSA compliant SFP+ and XFPs
Advanced features –Smart Link Pass-Through, Fiber
Fault Alert, Built-in Link Test Generator and Loopback
Manage via SNMP, CLI - Telnet/SSH, Internet browser, or PerleVIEW Centralized
Management Package
Support for Power Level 1,2,3 as well as high-power Level 4 XFPs
Perle SMI-10GT Media Converters transparently connect 10GBase-T Ethernet links over
multimode or single mode fiber in environments where network security is critical. The
SMI-10GRT additionally supports 10/100/1000/2500/10000 rate conversion. Each 10GBASE-T
Media Converter comes with one RJ45 10GBase-T port and an empty slot for one SFP+ or XFP
module.
SMI-10GT Managed Media Converters support all authentication, authorization and
accounting (AAA) security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS,
LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. To further protect ID’s and passwords from someone ‘snooping’
on the network, Perle Managed Media Converters provide secure management sessions by
supporting SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS. These types of features are used when
managing your corporate firewalls, switches and routers. This is why Perle makes them available
in the SMI-10GT Managed Media Converter. 10GBASE-T Media Converters are also
available for unmanaged applications.
Copper to Fiber conversion is achieved by inserting XFP or SFP+ fiber transceivers that support
multimode and single-mode fiber, including CWDM/DWDM wavelengths. Copper to copper is
achieved by inserting SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC), also known as twinax, or XFP 10Gbase-
CX4 transceivers.
The empty transceiver port on the SMI-10GT Media Converters allow for flexible network
configurations to meet any requirement using a variety of 10G transceivers supplied by Perle,
Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFP+ and XFPs. You can use these products to
convert:
10GBase-T (RJ45) to SFP+
10GBase-T (RJ45) to XFP
1000Base-T (RJ45) to 1000Base-X (SFP)
10GBase-T (RJ45) to Direct Attach DAC copper twinax (SFP+)

10GBase-T (RJ45) to 10GBase-CX4 (XFP)
10/100/1000/2500/10000 Ethernet
Perle 10GBASE-T Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend
the distance of an existing 10GbE link. Network Administrators can “see-everything” with Perle’s
advanced features such as Smart Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, a built-in Link Test
capability and Loopback. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site
maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free
worldwide technical support, make Perle SMI-10GT Media Converters the smart choice
for IT professionals.
For those environments requiring a medium to large-scale deployment of media converters, a
centralized platform that simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring, and
troubleshooting of Perle Managed Media Converters is recommended. PerleVIEW Device
Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level
of Enterprise-grade solution.
SMI-10GT Managed Media Converter Features
Rate
Conversion
The SMI-10GRT Media Converter can automatically detect Ethernet port speed and do a rate
conversion between the two ports if the Ethernet speed is different.
Cut-Through
Forwarding
The SMI-10GRT Media Converter can be configured for Cut-Through Forwarding. This will
increase the media converter’s throughput and reduce latency by performing packet
forwarding in the most efficient manner possible. Forwarding of a packet will begin as soon
as the destination address is processed.
SFP Speed
Sensing
Automatically detects whether a SFP has been inserted and adjusts the speed accordingly.
Smart Link
Pass-
Through
When Smart Link Pass-Through is enabled (default), each port will reflect the state of its port
peer. In this mode, if a link loss is detected on one port the transmit signal on the other port
is disabled “passing through” the state of the failed link. This enables managed switches
and other devices to report link failures to their network NMS.
When Smart Link Pass-Through is disabled, if a link loss is detected on one port the
transmit signal remains enabled on the other port.
Fiber Fault
Alert
With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet receiver is passed to the
transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 10G Ethernet
interface of the media converter.
Green
Ethernet
Utilizes Green Ethernet energy saving technology based on industry standards such as:
Short Reach Mode (less than 30 meters) as per IEEE 802.3at. This enables
10GBase-T operation with less power consumption.
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) as per 802.3az. This provides power savings during
idle network activity.

Built-in Link
Test
When enabled, the built-in packet generator transmits Ethernet test frames to its 10 Gigabit
Ethernet peer. The remote media converter will auto-detect the test frames and loopback the
test frames. Any frames received in error, will cause the Power, LK1 and LK2 LEDs to
illuminate in a specific combination to identify the error. During the test different bit test
patterns will be utilized every 5 seconds ensuring a thorough link test.
Test Mode
Auto-detect
No switches are required to be flipped in order to go into test mode. The remote media
converter will enter test mode automatically when requested by its central site peer. This
virtually eliminates unnecessary truck rolls to a remote site when diagnosing a link failure.
EDC Mode
Control
Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) is an algorithmic method used to compensate
for optical dispersion that occurs on high speed 10 Gigabit links. EDC mode settings are
automatically configured by the media converter based on the information retrieved from the
SFP+ or XFP module. This will enable proper operation for extended multimode 10GBase-
LRM as well as active or passive copper cabling.
Module
Temperature
Protection
Protects your DOM/DMI capable SFP+ or XFP module by monitoring its internal temperature
and will automatically shut down the XFP or SFP if the module is operating above its
maximum temperature threshold.
High Power
Level 4 XFPs
High powered Level 4 XFPs are supported.
Gigabit SFP
support
The 10 Gigabit media converter model with the SFP slot can also support Gigabit
(1000Base-X) SFPs. This allows users to use Gigabit SFPs today and migrate to 10G SFP+
in the future.
Jumbo
Packets
Transparent to jumbo packets.
VLAN Transparent to VLAN tagged packets.
Power Strain
Relief strap
A strain relief strap is provided to ensure a solid and secure power connection to the media
converter. Ideal for areas that may be exposed to any vibration.
Remote
Loopback
Capable of performing a loopback on the 10 Gigabit interface. In this mode, all frames
received on the port in loopback mode will be transmitted back. This provides users with the
capability of utilizing their own in-house test generators for testing the link.
Configuration
Mode
selection
Select whether to use the on-board DIP switches or the management software for mode
selection.
Converter
Information
Media converter model and serial
User configurable name
User configurable fiber port name
Hardware revision number
Firmware version number
Module DIP View hardware DIP switch settings.

switch
settings
Port Control Enable or disable individual fiber ports on the module.
Fiber Port
Status
Port Enabled (Yes/No)
Connector
Link Status (Up/Down)
Fiber Fault Alert (OK, Failed)
Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)
Control Reset
Reset to factory default
Ability to specific read/write phy registers
Update firmware
Fiber Loopback mode (Yes/No)
Upload/download configuration
Manage
Tune-able
DWDM XFP
modules
Select transceiver ITU 50GHz center wavelengths and channel numbering on tune-able XFP
transceivers.
SMI-10GT Advanced Management Features
Enterprise and carrier-grade security is available through the support of strong authentication
systems such as TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP. Secure in-band access is assured via SNMPv3,
SSH CLI and secure HTTPS Internet browser.
SNMP Full read/write capabilities via central SNMP servers and
PerleVIEW
Send SNMP traps ( up to 4 servers )
SNMPv3, V2C and V1
SNMPv3 – encryption and authentication for both
management and trap support
RFC1213 MIB II
Proprietary MIB provided
Telnet / SSH CLI access In-band command line access via Telnet or SSH application.
Internet Browser access Fast and intuitive graphical web interface for use with
common internet browsers such Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox and Safari
HTTP or secure HTTPS
PerleVIEW Centralized Management Package

Console port CLI access Out-of-band command line access via Cisco compatible RJ45 serial
console port using common “rolled” CAT5 cable.
Console port can be enabled ( default ) or disabled.
Concurrent management sessions Run multiple management sessions simultaneously for multiple
users.
Inactivity timeout Protect secure management sessions by setting an inactivity timeout
value.
Alert event reporting Alert level events are stored in the local event log and sent as:
SNMP traps to up to 4 servers
SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG server
Email to user defined email address
Advanced IP feature set IPV4 and IPV6 address support
DHCP
DNS
Dynamic DNS
NTP
TFTP
Telnet
SSH V2 and V1
HTTP
HTTPS
Advanced Management User
Authorization and Accounting with
primary and secondary server
support
TACACS+
RADIUS
LDAP
Active Directory via LDAP
RSA Secure ID-agent or via RADIUS authentication
Kerberos
NIS
Encryption AES (256/192/128), 3DES, DES, Blowfish, CAST128,
ARCFOUR(RC4), ARCTWO(RC2)
Hashing Algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD160, SHA1-96,
and MD5-96
Key exchange: RSA, EDH-RSA, EDH-DSS, ADH
X.509 Certificate verification: RSA, DSA
Access Control List An access control list can be created which can filter out only those
workstations that are authorized to access the management
resources. Filter on IP and/or Ethernet MAC addresses.
Network Services Filter Enable only those network services on the management module that
are allowed on your network ( Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP ).

Firmware download Update the latest level firmware for management and media
converter modules via TFTP or PerleVIEW.
Power 10GT to SFP 10GT to XFP
Input Supply
Voltage
12 vDC Nominal
Maximum
Power
Consumption
(watts)
SMI-10GT: 13
SMI-10GRT: 16*
18*
Power
Connector
5.5mm x 9.5mm x 2.1mm barrel socket
Power Adapter
Universal
AC/DC Adapter
100-240v AC, regulated AC/12v DC adapter included
Indicators
Power / TST On: Power indication and in normal operation
Blinking slowly: the unit is in loopback or test mode (either port)
Red solid: the unit has a hardware error (upon power up)
Red and blinking: the unit has a hardware error specified by combination of LK1
and LK2
LK1 (SFP/XFP) On: Link present
Blinking quickly: Fiber link present and receiving data.(including test data)
Blinking slowly: Fiber link disabled because the other fiber link went down.
Blinking 1 sec on 3 sec off – module shut down due to high temperature.
Off: No fiber link present or no module inserted
LK2 On: 10GBase-T link present
Blinking quickly: Link present and receiving data
Blinking slowly: Link disabled because Link 1 went down
Off: 10GBase-T link is not active
Switches - accessible through a side opening in the chassis
Link Mode When the Link Mode is enabled (default), each port will reflect the state of its port peer
using Smart Link Pass-Through. In this mode, if a link loss is detected on one port, the
transmit signal on the other port is disabled “passing through” the state of the failed link.
This enables managed switches and other devices to report link failures to their network
NMS.
When the switch is in the down position, Smart Link Pass-Through is disabled. If a link
loss is detected on one port, the transmit signal remains enabled on the other port.

Fiber Fault Alert Enabled (Default - Up)
With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 10 Gigabit ethernet receiver is passed to the
transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 10G
ethernet interface of the media converter
Disabled (Down)
Test Mode Through the use of three dip switches the unit, and its peer, can be placed into a link test
mode which will verify the integrity of the link through the use of its built-in link test
generator. The unit can also be placed into a simple line loopback.
EEE Green
Ethernet
When enabled (default), the media converter will operate as an IEEE 802.3az Energy
Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant device.
Loopback Capable of performing a loopback on the 10 Gigabit interface. In this mode, all frames
received on the port in loopback mode will be transmitted back. This provides users with
the capability of utilizing their own in-house test generators for testing the link.
Connectors 10GT to SFP 10GT to XFP
10GBase-T
(RJ45)
IEEE 802.3an
100 meters on CAT6A or better
IEEE 802.3an
100 meters on CAT6A or
better
Pluggable 10G
Fiber
Transceiver
slot ( Hot
insertion and
removable)
10 Gigabit SFP+ Slot
Power level 1, 2
10 Gigabit XFP Slot
Power level 1,2,3,4
Voltages
supplied to XFP
slots
- 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V and -5.2V
Supported 10
Gigabit Fiber
pluggable
transceivers
IEEE 802.3ae compliant:
10GBase-SR
10GBase-LRM
10GBase-LR
10GBase-ER
10GBase-ZR
CWDM/DWDM
IEEE 802.3ae compliant:
10GBase-SR
10GBase-LRM
10GBase-LR
10GBase-ER
10GBase-ZR
CWDM/DWDM
Supported 10
Gigabit Copper
pluggable
transceivers
SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC). Also known as:
Twinax
10GBase-CU
10GSFP+Cu
10GBase-CX1
10GBase-CR1
IEEE 802.3ak compliant:
XFP 10GBase-CX4
copper

Note: Passive and Active cable types supported
Supported 2.5
Gigabit Copper
pluggable
transceivers
S-10GR Model:
SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC).
Note: Passive and Active cable types supported
N/A
Supported
Gigabit Fiber
SFPs
1000Base-SX
1000Base-LX/LH
1000Base-BX
CWDM/DWDM
Note: the RJ45 interface will auto-negotiate to 1000Base-T
( Gigabit )
N/A
Environmental
Specifications 10GT to SFP 10GT to XFP
Operating
Temperature
0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)
Storage
Temperature
minimum range of -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)
Operating
Humidity
5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating
Altitude
Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)
Heat Output
( BTU/HR )
SMI-10GT: 44
SMI-10GRT: 55
61
MTBF (Hours)** Without power adaptor:
SMI-10GT: 160,139
SMI-10GRT: 108,334
With power adaptor:
SMI-10GT: 125,251
SMI-10GRT: 79,592
Without power adaptor:
124,564
With power adaptor: 102,382
Chassis Metal with an IP20 ingress protection rating
Mounting
Din Rail Kit Optional

Wall / Rack
Mount Kit
Optional
Product
Weight and
Dimensions 10GT to SFP 10GT to XFP
Product Weight 0.93 kg, 2.1 lbs 0.93 kg, 2.1 lbs
Product
Dimensions
8 x 12 x 4.2 cm (3.1 x 4.7 x 1.7 inches)
Shipping
Weight
1.5 kg, 3.3 lbs 1.5 kg, 3.3 lbs
Shipping
Dimensions
26 x 17 x 7 cm (10.2 x 6.7 x 2.8 inches)
Regulatory Approvals
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A
CISPR 22 Class A
CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010
EN61000-3-2
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1
IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
CE
Environmental Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant
Other ECCN: 5A991
HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0050
CCATS: G134373
Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty
*Maximum rating for both media converter and modules inserted. Actual rating is dependent on
the power consumption of the SFP+/XPF modules inserted.
**Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30 °C
10 Gigabit Copper to Fiber Media Conversion

Convert one 10G Ethernet media to another
Convert your 10GBaseT copper link to multimode or single mode fiber. Ideal for large data centers and Co-
Location applications where the distance required to connect top of rack switches exceeds the 100 meter
limitation of 10G copper. All managed media converters are managed by SNMP, Telnet or an internet
browser interface. This allows the copper or fiber link to provide vital information and status updates to
network various management tools.